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ioman01(20:48:46) :

Pretty much on-target, but with a couple of footnotes:
(1) “Don” is also used to denote rank/class, almost regardless of age, as in dealing with a “patron” — your landlord, for example, might be called “Don Jaime” even if he is only 25;
(2) “Doctor” increasingly is being used as well for lawyers, even though technically many of them have the equivalent of a masters in law rather than a juris doctorate (JD) — it is usually safer to err on the side of confering too much respect with title than not enough, since the other person will be flattered, and at worse will politely demur and tell you that they do not deserve the rank of “Doctor”;
(3) many people call themselve “licenciado(a)” even though they did not finish university;
(4) you omitted “Quim.” (someone with a chemistry degree, which in some chemical/ pharmaceutical/petrochemical industry contexts might be important), “Director” (in many companies and foundations is a title of respect the boss insists upon), “Embajador” (any Ambassador from any nation, even after retiring from that role, is given the title of respect).
(5) you mention written correspondence — the form of address is even more ciritical. at the very least use “Estimado(a)”, although when dealing with a politico or judge, use “Honrado(a)” or “Distinguido(a).
(6) you say that you can ask how to address them if unsure — well, I have found that some will not be happy that you felt the need to ask. Almost better to err on the side of being overly polite and let them correct you to the lower title, or if they have started to feel comfortable with you (or have picked up North American habits from going to university there or some such), give you leave to drop the title or even use their first name.
(7) always always always use the Usted verb form until such time told you can use “tu.” I have Mexican colleagues I been friends with for 7-8 years that still use “Ud.” with me so I do likewise with them, others who long ago switched to “tu.” It’s all their call based on their own comfort level.

Keith,
Excellent, I agree with all your “footnotes”. Like everything else in Mexico, it defies simplification and generalization.

We also forgot “Maestro” (masculine) or “Maestra” (feminine)- which can be used for a teacher, or for a tradesman and
“Profesor” o “Profesora” – for a teacher or professor

The most important idea to walk away with here is that Mexico enjoys a sense of formality in the social and business environment. Titles (and we now understand that there are many different titles) are part of this formality, and in order to do business and socialize in Mexico it will pay off to learn the nuances of the language and how titles are important.